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1. Secondary Labor in the Meatpacking Industry: Demographic Change and Student Mobility in Rural Iowa Schools.

Author

Grey, Mark A.

Abstract

Two case studies address the relationship between dual labor markets and rural schools, particularly the demographic transformation of rural school districts that host meatpacking plants that recruit immigrant workers. These schools have experienced an increase in non- and limited-English-speaking students. Employee turnover is reflected in school enrollment patterns. Contains 32 references and 8 data tables. (Author/SAS)

Published
1997

2. The New Jungle. Special Investigation.

Author

Hedges, Stephen J.

Abstract

By hiring illegal Mexican workers for dangerous jobs, an Iowa meat packing plant keeps wages low and profits high. The host community blames the immigrants for increased crime and has built three new schools to accommodate swelling enrollments of immigrant children with limited English proficiency. The company denies evidence that it knowingly supports importation of illegal workers. (TD)

Published
1996

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